The majority of private island rentals in South America sit in Brazil. Thousands of holiday makers a year find their way south to the home of the samba and scanty swim wear. Make sure to stock up on Brazil's delicious beer and forget the swim wear. It's a private island – if the trade winds don't cool you off, try skinny dipping. Brazilians are famous for their lively lifestyle full of music, food and hospitality. A private island in Brazil gives you the opportunity to celebrate all of those things with others or completely alone. Islands in South America are usually found on the Atlantic, close to Rio de Janeiro, give or take a couple hundred kilometres.